Russia Launches Intense Drone and Missile Strikes Across Ukraine

The attacks targeted energy infrastructure and cities, leaving over a million without power as Putin threatens further escalation.

Russia conducted widespread air attacks on Ukraine, deploying over 130 drones and missiles, with key targets including Kyiv, Odessa, and Cherson.
Ukrainian forces intercepted a majority of the drones, but significant damage was reported, including a fire at a Kyiv medical facility and regional power outages.
President Putin threatened additional strikes using new medium-range missiles, citing Ukrainian attacks on Russian territories as justification.
Ukrainian President Zelensky called for increased NATO air defense support and criticized Putin's actions as disruptive to potential peace efforts by incoming U.S. President Trump.
The ongoing conflict has strained Ukraine's resources, with two-thirds of its 2025 budget allocated to defense and continued reliance on international financial aid.